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Initial Appearance

Under federal law and local rules, the initial appearance must be held within 48 hours. However, if the charge is domestic violence, the initial appearance must be held within 24 hours. There is no requirement that the defendant be held in jail for 24 hours before bonding. Initial appearance is a due process hearing to make sure the police have arrested the correct defendant, filed the correct charge, and bond has been considered.


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